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July 20, 2015 (Regular Meeting) Rage 2491 WHEREAS, Clarke Creek is listed on the state and federal 303(d) list of streams with impaired water quality. This wetland provides flood protection estimated at $28 million worth of environmental services. The significance of this wetland and the collective efforts to restore and protect it may qualify it for a national wetland award; and WHEREAS, Davidson College (along with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte) has conducted significant scientific research on the importance of buffers in mitigating the impact of residential development on wildlife inhabiting the significant natural area. The Carolina Darter found in the Clarke Creek wetland complex is officially designated as a "species of special concern ". The National Wildlife Federation has certified Concord as a Community Wildlife Habitat on Earth Day 2015. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the City of Concord, formed the Concord Wildlife Alliance in 2014. Remaining open space adjoining the Clarke Creek Significant Natural Heritage Area is increasingly scarce. WHEREAS, in response to threatened sensitive areas, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed land use planning tools collectively known as the Green Growth Toolbox for use by local planning officials and staff to protect these areas. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Wildlife Friendly Development certification program for residential subdivisions; and WHEREAS, respondents in the Cabarrus County 2010 and 2014 community surveys documented that protecting water quality and the environment was one of their top four priorities for community issues that community leaders must address. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners: 1. That this resolution be adopted and request that the Concord City Council adopt a similar resolution; and 2. That the County work collaboratively with landowners and other organizations to encourage the establishment of conservation overlay districts to protect the Clarke Creek Heron Rookery Significant Natural Heritage Area; and 3. That County planners encourage developers to grant permanent conservation easements to the Cabarrus Soil and Water District to protect riparian /wetland /wildlife habitat buffers surrounding the natural areas and water bodies 4. That the County encourages developers to incorporate low impact development measures and other best practices in the Upper Rocky River Local Watershed Plan; and 5. That city and county planners encourage developers to work with designers on projects that result in Wildlife Friendly Development certification by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission; and Adopted this 20th day of July, 2015. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chair Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Megan I.E. Smit Megan 1. E. Smit, Clerk to the Board (F -9) Sheriff's Department - Request to Award a Service Weapon to Sergeant Rocky Nance Upon Retirement Sergeant Rocky Nance retired on July 1, 2015. Pursuant to N.0 General Statute 20- 187.2, it is requested that Sergeant Nance's service weapon (Sig Sauer 2226, 40 caliber, serial number UU615684) be declared surplus and awarded to him for the price of $1.00. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Commissioner Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board declared a service weapon (Sig Sauer P226, 40 caliber, serial number UU615684) as surplus property and awarded it to Sergeant Rocky Nance for the price of $1.00 upon his retirement. (F -10) Tax Administration - Refund and Release Report - June 2015 Release report contains taxpayers' names, bill numbers, valuations, tax amounts, along with the justifications for releasing the valuation /tax amounts for outstanding levies in accordance with N.C.G.S. 105 -381. Refund